Rowland is a small town of 1,003 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $28,750
and a 11.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rowland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rowland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rowland city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.8
Rowland's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rowland costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rowland, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$642
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$28,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Rowland's violent crime rate is 337.1 per 100,000 residents
— 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
337.1 /100k
Property Crime
3370.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rowland is served primarily by Public Schools of Robeson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rowland, NC
National Avg
School District
Public Schools of Robeson County
—
Elementary Schools
22
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rowland sees average highs of 56.3°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Rowland's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rowland roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $642/month.
Rowland's violent crime rate is 337.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3370.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rowland are operated by Public Schools of Robeson County.
The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rowland, NC has a population of 1,003, a median household income of $28,750, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rowland averages 56.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Rowland, North Carolina is 1,003 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rowland: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $28,750, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rowland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
